7.4/1073 votes#1 - Beauty and the Beast
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/1987
The very first episode of the light entertainment variety show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with special guest Alison Moyet. Plus, Steve Rider has the latest in the Sports Report, Dawn's A-ha pencil case has been stolen at school and dance troupe The Hot Hoofers take to the stage.
Director: Geoff Posner
Writer: Dawn French
7.5/1057 votes#2 - Tricks
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/1987
French and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest Roy Castle performs a song.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dawn French
7.5/1045 votes#3 - Julie Walters
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/1987
Dawn and Jennifer reach for the padding and prosthetics as the infamous Fat Men make their first appearance on the spoof variety show. Guest starring Julie T. Wallace.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dawn French
7.4/1045 votes#4 - Ratings
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/1987
With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dawn French
7.7/1046 votes#5 - Blue Peter
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/1987
The show must go on when industrial action and a walk out by Betty Marsden's dance troupe threatens to cause chaos. Guest starring Jools Holland, Rik Mayall and Harry Enfield.
Director: Geoff Posner
Writer: Dawn French
7.5/1044 votes#6 - Killing Time
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/1987
The curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dawn French
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Beauty and the Beast" is the best rated episode of "French & Saunders" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Geoff Posner and written by Dawn French, it aired on 3/9/1987. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Tricks".